To add an iCal calendar, log in to your Holidu Host Account, go to Configuration, and open the iCal and Synchronization section. Click Configure, select your channel, paste the iCal URL from your external calendar, and save. To delete one, open the existing calendar under the same section, click Edit, then Delete and confirm.

Keeping your calendars synced helps you avoid double bookings and capture every reservation you receive across channels. This guide walks you through adding a new iCal calendar and removing one you no longer need.

How do I add an iCal calendar?

Adding an iCal calendar keeps your availability aligned across all of your booking channels. Follow these steps:

1. Log in to your Holidu Host Account.
2. Go to "Configuration" in the top-left side of the page.
3. Scroll down to the "iCal and Synchronization" section.
4. Click "Configure" to add a new calendar.
5. Select your desired channel. If your channel does not appear in the list, choose "Other."
6. Paste the iCal URL from your external calendar provider.
7. Give your calendar a name so you can identify it easily later.
8. Click "Save" to finish adding your iCal calendar.

Important: You also need to add your Holidu Host iCal link to your external provider. Copy the link from your Holidu Host account and paste it into Section 2 on your external provider's page. This two-way connection ensures that bookings flow in both directions.

Once both links are in place, your calendars should stay in sync automatically, which helps you avoid double bookings and missed opportunities.

How can I delete an iCal calendar?

You might need to remove an iCal calendar after a change in your listing or when you run into sync errors. Removing one takes only a few minutes:

1. Log in to your Holidu Host Account.
2. Go to "Configuration" in the top-left side of the page.
3. Scroll down to the "iCal and Synchronization" section.
4. Click "Edit" on the iCal calendar you want to remove.
5. Click "Delete" and confirm your choice.

After you confirm, the calendar is removed from your account. This keeps your booking management clean and accurate. Remember to also remove the Holidu Host iCal link from the external provider's settings so that no new data is sent to the deleted connection.

Why are some dates showing in red on my calendar?

Dates appearing in red mean there are overlapping bookings. This usually happens when two bookings cover the same dates, often because of an iCal synchronisation issue. In some cases, two external calendars mirror each other and create duplicate entries.

To resolve this, check each synced calendar and confirm there are no conflicting or duplicate entries. If the problem continues, review your integration settings to prevent future overlaps.

Tips for keeping your iCal calendars accurate

Sync your calendars regularly so your availability stays up to date on every channel. Check your calendar after adding or removing a connection to confirm that the changes appear as expected.

Need more help?

If you still have questions or your calendar sync is not working as expected, please use the contact form in the Holidu Help Center. Our Customer Happiness Team will review your request and help you get your calendars back on track.

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